Cedar is a
warm dark color with the hex code #4A241C.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
74, 36, 28 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 51%, 62%, 71% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Cedar
#4A241C
Cedar color values
- HEX
- #4A241C
- RGB
- 74, 36, 28
- HSL
- 10°, 45%, 20%
- CMYK
- 0, 51, 62, 71
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Cedar sits at 10° on the color wheel with 45% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the red segment of the spectrum. The moderate 45% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.
In digital environments, Cedar is rendered as rgb(74, 36, 28), where the red channel dominates at 74, giving the color a clear red cast. This warm mid-tone carries enough energy to serve as an accent without the intensity of a highly saturated warm color.
For print, Cedar translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 51M 62Y 71K. A substantial black component (71%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Cedar
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #4A241C;
--brand-primary-rgb: 74, 36, 28;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#4A241C',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 51%
Y: 62%
K: 71%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(74, 36, 28)
rgba(74, 36, 28, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #4A241C?
#4A241C is Cedar, a warm dark color with RGB values of 74, 36, 28. It has a hue of 10°, 45%
saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #4A241C?
The RGB color code for #4A241C is rgb(74, 36, 28). This means it contains 74 red,
36 green, and 28 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cedar a warm or cool color?
Cedar (#4A241C) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #4A241C in CSS?
You can use #4A241C in CSS with:
background-color: #4A241C; or color: #4A241C; or as an RGB value: rgb(74, 36, 28). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 51%, 62%, 71%.